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West Ham chase Championship starlet

West Ham have entered the running to sign Charlton's highly-rated youngster Diego Poyet.

Poyet has only just returned from a long-term injury after he was sidelined with a burst appendix, but he has made an immediate return to to first-team action and played a key role in helping the Championship side reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

The 18-year-old midfielder, who is the son of Sunderland manager Gus, would relish the chance to play in the Premier League and has been attracting interest from several top flight clubs including Southampton and Tottenham.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is already looking at new players for next season and is reported to be interested in making a move for the talented youngster.

But he will have to act quickly at the end of the season as Charlton are preparing themselves for a bidding war for one of their star assets.